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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?
(a) As a man, he must keep his hair short.
(b) He believes that it will keep the saldu away.
(c) It is a sign of mourning for the family members that have died.
(d) He falls asleep too close to the fire.

2. What does Tushi ask Grandmother to do in order to make the time pass while Ishi and Timawi are gone?
(a) To tell her tales of when Grandmother was young.
(b) To play the stick game with her.
(c) To cook and dance with her in the evenings.
(d) To help her weave a treasure basket.

3. What returns to Ishi after he discovers Lookout Point?
(a) His confidence as a hunter.
(b) His memories of his father.
(c) His ability to carve a strong bow.
(d) His Dream.

4. According to Elder Uncle's story, why did Ishi's father kill the saldu who had come to their village?
(a) The saldu had killed and scalped a man from a neighboring village.
(b) The saldu had threatened Ishi's mother.
(c) The saldu had stolen food from the village.
(d) The saldu had shot a hole through the men's house.

5. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?
(a) He suggests that they plan a late night attack on the saldu cabin.
(b) He suggests that they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(c) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.
(d) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tushi collecting while Ishi counts Beaver?

2. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?

3. What does Ishi find in the mud along the banks of the river?

4. What does Mother take from her treasure bundle and wear on the night that she dies?

5. How much time has passed since Ishi's arrival in the City by "To the Edge of the World, Section 5?"

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